Climate Change and Shellfishing in the Merrimack River: End of a Legacy or a New Beginning?

Climate Change and Shellfishing in the Merrimack River Massachusetts' Last Shellfish Plant Closes Forever Speaker: Wayne Castonguay, Regional Shellfish Program Supervisor, MA Division of Marine Fisheries With the closure of the only Shellfish Purification Plant in Massachusetts in December 2024 due to coastal erosion and sea level rise, the future of shellfishing in the Merrimack River estuary is in doubt. Wayne Castonguay will discuss the history of this important fishery, how it's being threatened by climate change, and propose a path forward for this iconic world class fishery. Part of the Storm Surge Speaker Series RSVP: [link/contact info]